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Eight Themes of US History
American History
http://piedmont.k12.ca.us/phs/faculty/mcowherd/advanced-placement-united-states-history/themes-in-ap-u-s-history-from-the-college-board/
http://teachinghistory.org/issues-and-research/roundtable-response/24662Slide2
Objective
Given a basic definition and examples, students will describe and illustrate four themes of U.S. history.Slide3
Interactive Notebook
Purpose -The purpose of this notebook is to enable you to be a creative, independent thinker and writer. This notebook will be used for class notes and as well as for other activities where you will be asked to express your own ideas and process the information presented in class.Slide4
Interactive Notebook
Grading – Notebooks will be collected and graded every quarter. Notebooks will be graded on thoroughness, quality, organization, and visual appeal. All class notes and notebook assignments should be included,
even for days you are absent
. Each entry must be titled, dated, and recorded in a table of contents.
Make sure to keep your notebook complete at all times.Slide5
Setting up your Interactive notebookSlide6
Front of Notebook
Name and Period Number
Labeled ClearlySlide7
I
I
nside
cover of Notebook
Name and Period #
Printed on the inside
Table of Contents
Date Topic/Subject Page #
Lined Paper of your Notebook
1
st
4 pages of your Notebook is the
Table of ContentsSlide8
Page #
Lined Paper of your NotebookSlide9
Before we begin: every class needs a notebook boss. This is the job description:
someone who is almost never absent
someone who is detail-oriented
someone who likes being helpful
someone who is really reliable and dependableSlide10
Interactive Notebook Table of Contents
Today’s DateAmerican History Themes
Page # (Your next available page)
We will attach the sheet into your notebook!Slide11
American History Themes
Specific historical events are unique, but they are driven by similar, repeated themes
When looking at the history of the United States, one can see four (4) significant and recurring themesSlide12
American History Themes
Throughout history humans have confronted similar obstacles, have struggled to achieve similar goals, and continually have strived to better themselves and the world around them.
Today we will explore and define these 4 themes!Slide13Slide14Slide15
Theme 1, The American Identity
Diversity – E Pluribus Unum: Out of many, one OR…more like a salad.
Student Definition:
(words, phrases, and/or sentence which reminds you of what the theme is)
Question:
Write one question you have about this
theme?
Drawing: Use the rest of the space in this section to draw a picture and/or symbols that will help you to remember what this theme is about.Slide16
Theme 1, The American IdentitySlide17
Theme 2, Division and Reconstruction
Americans sometimes go their own way and sometimes come back together, perhaps under duress. How about that election cycle?
Student Definition:
(words, phrases, and/or sentence which reminds you of what the theme is)
Question:
Write one question you have about this theme?
Drawing: Use the rest of the space in this section to draw a picture and/or symbols that will help you to remember what this theme is about.Slide18
Theme 2, Division and ReconstructionSlide19
Theme 3, Immigration and Migration
Immigration and Migration – Restlessness is a part of the American national character
Student Definition: (words, phrases, and/or sentence which reminds you of what the theme is)
Question: Write one question you have about this theme
Drawing: Use the rest of the space in this section to draw a picture and/or symbols that will help you to remember what this theme is about.Slide20
Theme 3,
Immigration and Migration Slide21
Theme 4, Our Geography
Our Geography-Our country has very specific natural features and these have had significant impacts on our development.
Student Definition:
(words, phrases, and/or sentence which reminds you of what the theme is)
Question:
Write one question you have about this theme
Drawing: Use the rest of the space in this section to draw a picture and/or symbols that will help you to remember what this theme is about.Slide22
Theme 4, Our Geography Slide23
Theme 5, Transformations
Reform-A wide variety of reform movements have been attempted in the U.S. Reform means to “improve.”
Student Definition: (words, phrases, and/or sentence which reminds you of what the theme is)
Question: Write one question you have about this theme
Drawing: Use the rest of the space in this section to draw a picture and/or symbols that will help you to remember what this theme is about.Slide24
Theme 5, TransformationsSlide25
Theme 6, History is Local
Local-What we often care about most is our own backyard: who are we and where are we?
Student Definition: (words, phrases, and/or sentence which reminds you of what the theme is)
Question: Write one question you have about this theme
Drawing: Use the rest of the space in this section to draw a picture and/or symbols that will help you to remember what this theme is about.Slide26
Theme 6, History is LocalSlide27
Theme 7 Civil Rights
Civil Rights – American system is based on a simple idea: Every citizen has certain rights and liberties
Student Definition:
(words, phrases, and/or sentence which reminds you of what the theme is)
Questions (?): Have civil rights always been available to all?
Who should have these rights?
How should these rights be exercised?
Drawing: Use the rest of the space in this section to draw a picture and/or symbols that will help you to remember what this theme is about.Slide28
Theme 7 Civil RightsSlide29
Theme 8, America AbroadSlide30
Theme 7, America Abroad
America Abroad-The U.S. has engaged other countries for a variety of ends and consequences.
Student Definition: (words, phrases, and/or sentence which reminds you of what the theme is)
Question: Write one question you have about this theme
Drawing: Use the rest of the space in this section to draw a picture and/or symbols that will help you to remember what this theme is about.